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Top 15 secret wine country escapes

Experience wine country without the crowds in these under-the-radar spots for sipping

Monterey County, CA
Photo by Thomas J. Story

Monterey County, CA

Within an easy drive of Monterey, discover under-the-radar vineyards tucked against the mountains south of Salinas. Follow Monterey Country's Wine Trail to the 20 or so wineries along River Road. Along the way, pick up organic farmstand produce, stop for a picnic lunch, and even visit a ranch where lions and lynxes roam.

More: Wine tasting on Monterey's Wine Trail


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